European enslavement of Africans and the development of the slave
trade began in the sixteenth century. As the New World opened up,
the slave trade thrived and slave labour became a significant
economic force. Slavery itself was seldom challenged on
humanitarian or religious grounds - in fact, evangelical leaders
often used the Bible to justify slavery. In the late eighteenth
century a notable exception emerged: John Wesley. Though little has
been written about this dimension of Wesley's life, he was the
first Christian leader of world renown to take a decisive stand
against slavery. With wide-ranging analysis and depth, Dr.
Brendlinger has brought to light the strength of Wesley's
convictions about slavery and demonstrates how his theology
compelled him to work to abolish it. From the writing of Thoughts
Upon Slavery to his interactions with key players such as
Wilberforce, Clarkson, Sharp and Benezet, Wesley utilized all means
available to him to support the cause. The breadth of his authority
and respect enabled him to influence Methodists (in England and
America) to use their collective power to bring about radical
societal change. Wesley's legacy to Methodism is extensive, but his
contribution to the antislavery movement is singularly significant
in bringing down the institution of slavery. This is his story. IRV
BRENDLINGER is Professor of Church History and Theology at George
Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He holds a Ph.D. degree from the
University of Edinburgh. 5.5" x 8.5" perfectbound, 292 pages
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